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| Sammy Wilson orders union flag to be flown from five buildings | Sammy Wilson orders union flag to be flown from five buildings |
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| The Department of Finance has confirmed that minister Sammy Wilson has ordered the union flag to be flown at five more government buildings. | The Department of Finance has confirmed that minister Sammy Wilson has ordered the union flag to be flown at five more government buildings. |
| The move, which could cost up to £10,000, will mean the flag being flown on 18 designated days. | The move, which could cost up to £10,000, will mean the flag being flown on 18 designated days. |
| This is in line with other buildings, including Belfast City Hall. | This is in line with other buildings, including Belfast City Hall. |
| Sinn Fein, the SDLP and the Alliance Party have all criticised Mr Wilson over the flags move. | Sinn Fein, the SDLP and the Alliance Party have all criticised Mr Wilson over the flags move. |
| A Department of Finance spokesperson said the move was allowed under existing regulations. | A Department of Finance spokesperson said the move was allowed under existing regulations. |
| She said: "The regulation gives the discretion to fly the union flag at any other government buildings on specified days and the finance minister has confirmed he wants the department to fly the union flag at buildings where we have premises responsibility. | She said: "The regulation gives the discretion to fly the union flag at any other government buildings on specified days and the finance minister has confirmed he wants the department to fly the union flag at buildings where we have premises responsibility. |
| "Estimated cost per site is £500-£2,000 depending on the complexity of works required at each site - location of flagpole, structural issues, site preparation, works required etc. | "Estimated cost per site is £500-£2,000 depending on the complexity of works required at each site - location of flagpole, structural issues, site preparation, works required etc. |
| "Work should be completed at all sites within four months." | "Work should be completed at all sites within four months." |
| The move was revealed by the Irish News on Tuesday. |